Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2025

Course Code: MANU7378C

Course Title: Fit custom-made footwear

School: 515T Creative Industries

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4389 - Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear

Course Contact: Paul Castro Alvarez

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259234

Course Contact Email: paul.castro@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 80

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required for the trialling and fitting of custom-made footwear. 

The learner will develop the required knowledge and skills associated with communication and team work to work with the client to determine fit outcomes and requirements.

Planning and organising and problem solving skills are required to resolve fitting problems.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	MSTFP4005 Fit custom-made footwear
Element:	1. Determine job requirements
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
Element:	2. Prepare to fit custom-made footwear
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Review client measurements and construction specifications to confirm all required information has been provided 2.2 Conduct a trial last fitting to check last for fit and function 2.3 Make modifications to last in consultation with client to achieve design and construction specifications 2.4 Make a mock-up or diagnostic fitting in line with specifications 2.5 Evaluate diagnostic fitting and review proposed construction and materials
Element:	3. Conduct trial fittings
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Fit custom-made footwear and consult client for further adjustments 3.2 Conduct diagnostic trial fitting of custom-made footwear to reflect real-life usage, ease of fitting, and compliance with design and production specifications 3.3 Identify required adjustments in discussion with client 3.4 Use discretion, judgement and effective interpersonal communication to interact with client and resolve problems
Element:	4. Conduct client follow up
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Take measurements of foot and footwear and compare to previous findings 4.2 Take new measurements, if required, to confirm or establish required modifications to footwear 4.3 Maintain consultation with client throughout fitting processes and act upon follow-up accordingly
Element:	5. Document outcomes of follow-up
Performance Criteria:	5.1 Record information relating to client measurements, trial fittings and modifications 5.2 Prepare specifications for the development of new footwear or modification of existing footwear

Learning Outcomes

On the successful completion of this unit you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.

Details of Learning Activities

In this unit you will develop the knowledge and skills required for the trialing and fitting of custom-made footwear. Students will be able to estimate materials, labour and time requirements for shoe production, and establish costs for products and services in the footwear environment. This unit also covers the skills and knowledge required to plan and implement production in a work team within a textiles, clothing or footwear (TCF) industry workplace.

This course is part of a cluster made up of:

BUSM8798C -Estimate and cost job 

MANU7383C - Plan and implement production within a work area 

MANU7378C - Fit custom-made footwear 

Teaching Schedule

Week	TOPIC	CONTENT
01	Introduction to Patterns and Prototype making. Introduction to writing and maintaining a production/prototype diary  Principles in making Patterns	Class/Workshop Assessments assigned: Pattern Production Prototype
02	Principles in making Patterns	Workshop  Task 1: Questions 1-11
03	Material investigation and selection	Workshop / assignment progress  Task 2: Part 1: Prepare to make patterns Task 3: Part 1: Confirm FW requirements
04	Source chosen materials	Workshop / assignment progress  Task 3: Part 2: Prepare last  Task 4: Part 1: Prepare work on shoe
05	Construction methods explored to determine requirements or suitable machines for the construction of Footwear.	Task 1: Questions 12-22  Task 3: Part 3 & 4: Prepare & Click out components Task 4: Part 1: Prepare work on shoe
06	Begin making prototypes	Workshop  Task 2: Part 2: Develop patterns  Task 3: Part 5: make upper Task 4: Part 1: Prepare work on shoe
07	Making prototypes	Workshop / assignment progress  Task 3: Part 6: Final Quality check& Diary entries Task 4: Part 1: Prepare work on shoe
08	Making prototypes	Workshop
Easter Break 18th April – 25th April
09	Making prototypes	Workshop / assignment progress Task 1: Questions 23-34  Task 2: Part 3: Test patterns Task 4: Part 2: Last shoe
10	Completion of final prototypes	Workshop / Assessments  Task 4: Part 3: Assemble shoe
11	Final construction of shoes	Workshop  Task 1: Questions 35-50  Task 4: Part 3: Assemble shoe Task 4: Part 4: Finish Shoe
12	Submission of assignments	Task 4: Part 4: Finish Shoe
13	FEEDBACK WEEK

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:

The Learning Lab
 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab

The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub

English for uni workshops
 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops

Overview of Assessment

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include a range of practical and theory components. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on Canvas.

 

This is a Vocational Education and Training qualification and is assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard required in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

 

Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:

CA: Competency Achieved

NYC: Not Yet Competent

DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1 – Knowledge Questions: 

Due weeks 2, 5, 9 & 11

 

The majority of assessment Task 2 - 3 are practical completion points in the making of your footwear and may not be a physical submission until week 16.

Assessment Task 2 – Custom Footwear cost analysis: 

Due weeks 3, 6, & 9

 

Assessment Task 3 – Custom Footwear cost analysis:

Due weeks 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7

 

Assessment Task 4 –Fit & Document Custom-made Footwear: 

Due weeks 4, 5,6, 7, 9, 11, & 12

Due dates for assessment tasks dependent on access to specialist facilities and equipment may change. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.

Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration (or Course Coordinator) 

Other Information

Attendance:

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.

 

Information about your studies:

You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.

 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students

 

Assessment:

Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment

 

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity

 

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.  

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit

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